We work in the world's poorest and most vulnerable communities - saving one child at a time. Help give girls and boys the opportunity to grow up happy and healthy in the U.S. and around the world.

ABOUT GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT

Save the Children, the leading expert on child education, health and protection, has decades of experience proving that investment in programs that empower girls significantly improves family health, nutrition, education, economic status and overall quality of life. We embrace gender equity and work to accelerate empowerment and education for girls, we promote girls' empowerment and remove barriers to their education. And we work to address the unique challenges girls often face – including discrimination, early marriage and pregnancy, HIV/AIDS infection, exploitative labor and gender violence – through our innovative programs, partnerships and advocacy efforts.

ABOUT SAVE THE CHILDREN

Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours.

Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

An Organization You Can Trust

In fiscal year 2014, 89% of all expenditures went to program services. Find out more.